Meet ‘Tous’ – an entirely new genus of mammal we identified. Here’s why it’s so exciting
By Erik Meijaard, Kristofer M. Helgen and tim Flannery* of Tous ayamaruensis, a new species of gliding possum…
Five wickets in five balls: Central Stags bowler achieves a world first
Brent Randell, who has taken five wickets in five balls, known as a triple hat-trick. Photo: www.photosport.nz Central…
Spike in children under 12 needing mental health support
Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly More children under 12 are ringing Youthline, with its latest figures showing that…
Pharmac warns unpredictable supply means ADHD drug shortage expected all year
Photo: AFP / Thom Leach / Science Photo Library Pharmac says shortages in some ADHD drugs are expected…
Hamstring, knee, ankle troubles for Auckland FC and no fitness coach
Auckland FC captain Hiroki Sakai has dealt with a hamstring injury for most of the season. Photo: Shane…
Deep-sea whale re-floated after stranding on central Auckland beach
Project Jonah marine mammal medics and Department of Conservation staff respond to a Beaked whale stranded in St…
Severe irritability in teens can be reduced by daily doses of vitamins and minerals, new research finds
By Julia J Rucklidge, Angela Sherwin, Joseph Boden and Roger Mulder of New research shows broad-spectrum micronutrients (vitamins…
One decision that could cost women $200,000
The KiwiSaver gender gap narrowed from 17 percent in 2020 to 14 percent in 2025. File photo. Photo:…
‘Panel beater’ for turtles saving lives with 3D printer and dental glue
By Jack Colantuono, ABC Josh Neille uses dental resin to heal his turtle patients. Photo: Supplied/ ABC News…
AI scribe tool being used in emergency departments
Simeon Brown has announced that every emergency department in the country now has access to the tool. Photo:…
The migrant communities reporting some of the worst mental health
Khawat, a sisterhood for ethnic women, hosting a run club. Photo: SUPPLIED From watching homelands burn on social…
Thousands of ambulance callouts for mental health non-urgent, study shows
The study analysed 26847 mental health callouts – or 5.7 percent of total callouts between July 2022 and…